The Story of My Experiments with Truth

The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more widely known as Mahatma Gandhi. A key political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement, Gandhi penned this work to narrate his quest for truth and the principles that underpinned his life’s journey. Originally published in 1927, this memoir provides a meticulous account of Gandhi’s spiritual, moral, and political evolution. The literary era in which this was written saw a rise in anticolonial literature and views challenging imperialist doctrines, and while Gandhi’s autobiography fits this mold, its ubiquitous spiritual introspection sets it apart. The book’s key thematic elements include the importance of truth in Gandhi’s life, the philosophy of nonviolence, and the interplay of spirituality and politics.

This guide refers to the 2020 Sanage Publishing Kindle Edition.

Content Warning: Readers are advised to approach the book with sensitivity to its historical context, recognizing that it contains descriptions of racial and social inequalities pertinent to its era. Some language and depictions might be considered dated or even problematic by contemporary standards.

Summary

The Story of My Experiments with Truth chronicles the life journey of Mahatma Gandhi, beginning with his early days in Porbandar, India, progressing through his formative years in England and South Africa, and culminating in his major role in India’s gaining independence from British rule.